Question 1

What are the specs of the SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 41 has the following specifications: 41.01ft LOA, 12.14ft beam, 8.53ft draft, 14,330lb displacement, 5,479.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SYDNEY 41 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Sydney Yachts (AUS), designed by I Murray, first built in 1992.

Question 3

Is the SYDNEY 41 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 41 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 21.34, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 41 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 23.6, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 140.01, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SYDNEY 41 is estimated at $2.7K – $7.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a SYDNEY 41 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SYDNEY 41 (41.01ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.7K – $7.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 41.01ft boat: Florida: $7,400-$19,700/year. California: $6,900-$17,200/year. Massachusetts: $5,200-$11,500/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,200-$14,400/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,900-$8,900/year. Texas: $3,000-$8,900/year. Washington: $5,900-$12,800/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,400-$8,900/year. South Carolina: $6,400-$12,300/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $34K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SYDNEY 41 (41.01ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,400-$19,700/year. California: $6,900-$17,200/year. Massachusetts: $5,200-$11,500/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $5,200-$14,400/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,900-$8,900/year. Texas: $3,000-$8,900/year. Washington: $5,900-$12,800/year. Michigan: $2,900-$6,300/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,400-$8,900/year. South Carolina: $6,400-$12,300/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SYDNEY 41 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SYDNEY 41.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SYDNEY 41, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SYDNEY 41 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the SYDNEY 41?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 41 has the following rig dimensions: I=55.77ft (foretriangle height), J=15.85ft (foretriangle base), P=48.87ft (mainsail luff), E=17.39ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 900.9 sq ft. Jib area: 442 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SYDNEY 41 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SYDNEY 41 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 41.01ft LOA, comfort ratio 21.34, capsize ratio 2, SA/disp 23.6. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	41.01 ft
LWL	35.75 ft
Beam	12.14 ft
Draft	8.53 ft
Displacement	14,330 lb
Ballast	5,479.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	55.77 ft
Jforetriangle base	15.85 ft
Pmainsail luff	48.87 ft
Emainsail foot	17.39 ft
FLforestay	15.9 ft
Mainsail	900.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)	442 sq ft
Spinnaker	751.4 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	5.0	6.6	7.5	7.8	7.9	8.0	8.1	8.1	8.2
60°	5.4	6.9	7.7	8.0	8.1	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.4
75°	5.6	7.0	7.8	8.2	8.4	8.6	8.7	8.9	9.0
90°	5.4	6.9	7.7	8.2	8.6	8.8	9.1	9.4	9.7
110°	4.8	6.5	7.7	8.3	8.8	9.1	9.4	10.0	10.4
120°	4.6	6.3	7.6	8.2	8.8	9.3	9.9	10.7	11.7
135°	4.0	5.7	7.0	7.8	8.4	9.0	9.7	11.5	14.0
150°	3.3	4.8	6.0	7.0	7.8	8.3	8.8	10.2	12.9
Beat VMG	3.2	4.4	5.2	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.9	6.0	5.9
Run VMG	2.9	4.1	5.2	6.1	6.8	7.5	8.0	8.9	11.2

SYDNEY 41

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